Eddie Huddleston Scrapbook
Title
Eddie Huddleston Scrapbook
Description
Eddie Huddleston's scrapbook documents his training and service in North Africa with the 376th Heavy Bombardment Group. He was injured in a mission over Bari, Italy, and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Distinguished Flying Cross for his service.
Collection Items
Huddleston Scrapbook page 96
Newspaper clipping: "Nose gunner who made 51 missions is here on a visit." Manuscript for newspaper story.
Huddleston Scrapbook page 94
Letter from War Department informing Huddleston's family of his improving condition.
Huddleston Scrapbook page 93
Letter of regret regarding Huddleston's injury from M.J. Fruge coordinating director of Louisiana Civilian Defense Council
Huddleston Scrapbook page 92
Letter of regret regarding Huddleston's injury from Congressman James Morrison
Huddleston Scrapbook page 90
Telegram: "Regret to inform you your son staff sergeant Edgar E. Huddleston was wounded in action."
Huddleston Scrapbook page 89
Newspaper clipping: "Bronze Stars for Ribbons Authorized." Newspaper clipping "Month of Allied Gains" with map of Italy.
